Free Press Journal
October 2026
Nagpur Woman Allegedly Killed By Lover Over Marriage Dispute, Accused Burns Body With Room Heater
The woman and Javed had known each other for around 15 years and were in a relationship. She had been pressuring him to marry her. Since Javed was already married, the issue led to frequent disputes,
An argument broke out between the two over the marriage issue in the evening. Javed allegedly hit the woman on the head with a heavy object. He then allegedly inflicted burns on her body using a room heater,
Thane: Man Shot Dead In Firing At Ulhasnagar Railway Station Complex
The victim was identified as Harish Gajwani
TIS-H Clinical AI Summit 2026: Doctors Stress Clinical Validation, Patient Safety Before AI Adoption In Hospitals
Experts also highlighted patient-data privacy, clinician involvement and responsible deployment across radiology, pathology, critical care and hospital workflows
Maharashtra Declares 304 Talukas Drought-Hit, Orders Immediate Crop Surveys; Farmers To Get ₹5,000 Before Diwali
Mumbai Weather Update: Mercury Hits 38.2°C As Urban Heat Island Effect Adds To City’s Heat Woes
Urban heat is basically restricted to urban areas of any region. Rapid urbanisation, infrastructure development, cement concretisation of roads and the removal of green patches result in urban heat."
The UHI is created between two vertical structures which block the wind flow, and the heat is trapped from all sides. This also delays wind settlement, and the temperature remains in one place for a longer time. Considering the rapid vertical infrastructure development in a city like Mumbai and changes in overall climatic conditions, people should get used to high temperatures,
Early withdrawal of the southwest monsoon has resulted in October heat arriving early in the month. The heatwave was due to anti-cyclonic winds and a change in wind patterns to easterly."
Rapid urbanisation has increased urban land surface temperatures, emerging as a critical environmental challenge in megacities such as Mumbai. Built-up areas, especially in central and southern Mumbai, are UHI hotspots,
Although we directly cannot attribute the UHI effect to tall, densely populated buildings, it is one of the major factors,
Mumbai's urban form of densely packed buildings, small streets, and little natural cover makes it quite vulnerable to the UHI effect, given its tropical environment,
Mumbai Infra Update: Juhu–Versova Link Road Flyover Targeted To Open By December 2027; Travel Time Expected To Drop Upto 20 Minutes
The flyover is expected to bypass five major junctions and slash peak-hour travel time from 45 minutes to around 20 minutes. It will also improve connectivity to the proposed Versova–Bandra Sea Link and Mumbai Coastal Road (North) connecting Versova to Dahisar-Bhayander, easing traffic across Juhu, Vile Parle West, Andheri West and Versova,
We have set a target to expedite the work and open the flyover by December 31, 2027, to provide commuters with early relief,
Key challenges include relocating 400 metres of water pipelines, shifting a 1,200-mm sewer line using microtunnelling and laying a new 300-mm sewer line, while coordinating with ongoing metro works,
Flaky US President Does A U-Turn, Again
The man in Washington, who has touted his diesel import deal with Moscow as a panacea for soaring energy prices, is, quite frankly, pulling a fast one on millions of American consumers and, crucially, voters in the November Congressional midterm elections
‘I Had Hernia, Shoulder Messed Up, Aneurysm...’: Salman Khan Opens Up About Multiple Health Issues And Injuries That Stemmed From Sultan
My head was broken, had some hernia, some stuff here, and a shoulder messed up. And, this all came up from Sultan.”
Traffic Jams, Accidents Spark Demand For Flyover At Ghoda Chaupati In MP's Dhar
NMC Founder BR Shetty Seeks $15 Billion Damages From Nationalised Bank Over Alleged Financial Fraud
NMC Healthcare founder BR Shetty has sought over $15 billion (approximately Rs 1.43 lakh crore) in damages from a nationalised bank and others in the Bombay High Court
Maharashtra Drought Crisis: Govt Orders Revival Of Defunct Water Supply Schemes Within 15 Days, Tankers To Be Last Resort
The Maharashtra government will treat water tankers as the last resort in tackling the drought situation and has directed district administrations to revive defunct piped water supply schemes within 15 days
Maharashtra Cyber Police Warn Of Mule Account Scams, Urge Citizens To Be Cautious Of Easy-Money Offers
The victim may fall into a trap of scammers by accepting tempting, unverified offers for easy income. The victim is lured into sharing their KYC details or giving account access to someone else ‘for a few days’. The victim is induced by scammers to allow them to use their account, thinking it’s legitimate.”
Cybercriminals actively use the victim's account to receive and move stolen or fraudulent money. The money is then quickly layered across multiple accounts, digital wallets, or fake businesses, and is ultimately withdrawn in cash or online. And since the victim's name is tied to the financial trail, your bank account is frozen, and you face immediate legal action for money laundering,
Panvel Municipal Corporation Removes 513 Banners, 205 Handcarts in Anti-Encroachment Drive; Collects ₹6.48 Lakh
Bhiwandi Civic Body Nominations Trigger Political Row; Samajwadi Party Expels 6 Corporators For 6 Years, Congress Stages Protest
Mumbai: Man Arrested For Allegedly Abetting Wife's Suicide 7 Months After Love Marriage; Dowry Demand, Assault Alleged
Panvel Crime: 28-Year-Old Driver Arrested For Allegedly Attacking Colleague With Broken Beer Bottle Over Old Dispute
The accused allegedly attacked his colleague with a broken beer bottle following an argument over an old dispute. We have arrested him and further investigation is underway,
19-Year-Old Delivery Executive Arrested For Allegedly Stealing Scooters In Malad; 11 Two-Wheelers Recovered
ED Files Money Laundering Complaint Against Ex-New India Co-operative Bank Official, 7 Others
The ED has filed a PMLA complaint against former New India Co-operative Bank official Hitesh Mehta and seven others over the alleged embezzlement of Rs 122 crore
Maharashtra Cyber Helps Delhi Police Rescue Elderly Woman From Digital Arrest Scam After ₹27 Lakh Loss
CJP Founder Abhijeet Dipke Challenges Centre To Order Probe Into Alleged Foreign Funding
The Home Minister should order a probe and make its findings public,
Sanju Samson Smashes Joint Fastest Fifty Of His Career In 20 Balls In IND Vs WI 4th T20I | VIDEO
Sanju Samson gave his team the perfect start in the IND vs WI 4th T20I in Hyderabad on Wednesday
'Chalo IIT' Protest Over Sahil Wakode's Death At IIT Bombay; Student Groups Demand Independent Probe, Director's Resignation
Maharashtra Pharmacy Admissions 2026: 6,720 Students Allotted BPharm, PharmD Seats In CAP Round 3; Reporting From October 15
‘Biopic Of My Life Will Never Be Made’: Salman Khan Says He’ll Take His Stories To The Grave On Koffee With Karan 9
But, a biopic of my life will never be made. My life will go to my grave.”
Depending, if you want to make a comedy on my life then David Dhawan. If you want to make traditional tragic love story, then would be Sanjay Leela Bhansali. If you want to make this beautiful love story after love story after love story, it would be Sooraj Barjatya.”